Let's Connect with Stevina Cullen...

Welcome to my humans of LinkedIn project. I am a writer and I love people and connecting, so I have created The LinkedIn Connection.?

Every Friday I highlight another up-and-coming professional that I’ve connected with. You get an in-depth look at their life, the lessons they have learned, and what they are doing here on LinkedIn.?

I am having a blast meeting these talented people. I hope you do too!?

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Stevina is one of the kindest and most genuine people I know - she has a heart of gold and has made it her mission to advocate for the military, especially around employment.?

She is a bright shining light on LinkedIn - always building others up, offering a kind word, or insight on a post.?

I remember my first weeks on LinkedIn being unsure of what I was doing and she was always there to support me. She was a huge part of the community that I became a part of on LinkedIn.

Your life will always be better for having Stevina Cullen in it!

Who are you??

I am a Chaos Enigma wrapped up in a ball of love and helpfulness.?Too much? ? LOL

I am a mom, and now a Grandma, a Wife, a Military Spouse, a Daughter, A Property Manager, an Advocate for Military and Jobseekers, A new Recruiter, A Cat Lady, a Smartass, and someone who genuinely wants to make the world a better place, even if it's only by helping one person at a time.?

Something you are proud of - how you helped someone in business or achieved your current position.?

I am a Military Advocate.? The need for more help for military folks has fueled my fire for a long time.? Only in the past year have I been able to really help make a difference.? And I will continue to do so with every last breath.??

I am also the creator of “ Bridging the Job Gap”? which started as a weekly post highlighting candidates' and recruiters' jobs. Then it grew into a successful group to help cut red tape, giving all Recruiters and Hiring Managers a central location to post job req’s and at the same time all Candidates can check back daily to see all new jobs posted.?

It is now going through some more growth, where we will be creating live events with guest speakers to help job seekers and recruiters even more, and I am tossing around the idea of a newsletter as well. There is so much information to gather and put out there that will help others. And this is my main goal. To Help.

Why are you on LinkedIn??

I came here looking for a new job. I stayed because of the people I met, and then I saw everyone else who needed help, and the amazing humans I met on this platform.?

?“Community” is not a word I take lightly and never in a million years did I ever expect to find such amazing and authentic Good Humans. It just blows my mind. There are some brilliant and amazing people on LinkedIn.???

What services do you offer???

Free Information, Jobseeker and Military resources.? If I don’t know an answer, you can bet I know someone who does ??? And support to all who may need it.?

If I was chatting with a friend and they said….I would know to refer them to you??

1. I need to find a job, ?

2.? I am Military and need to make a transition.

(This happens often, and I am so proud that people know me for this. It’s a good thing.)

Favorite quote???

I have too many!

“Searching for Good Humans on my Journey towards Excellence”

“In it for All,? Always!”

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Most transformational book?

? Alexander N. Andrews “UNLIKE A BOSS”? this book now sits on my nightstand forever more. I am a leader who works for a micromanager.? To say I have picked up this book and reread several chapters repeatedly is a severe understatement.??

Favorite person/guru you follow and why??

?Heart of gold….? Jonathan Lee .

Jonathan was one of the first people I met when I arrived here in late May of 22.? He was trying to help jobseekers (that was me) and growing quickly.? Not only was Jonathan one of the nicest folks I met, he truly wanted to help people. And he took the time to talk to me whenever I had questions.?

As our connection grew, and he needed help I made sure I was always there to comment and like and help him to help others.? Then one day, it hit me, he’s doing an amazing job of supporting these folks, but there are so very many to help.

So I asked him what he thought if I joined the mission and started my own form of helping (The Gap.). He talked with me about it, explained the ups and downs, how it can take its toll, how most people don’t stick with it for long because its so much hard work. And he offered me unconditional support because what we do is not for a following or a viral post, it’s to really help people. Not everyone is willing to help another as they see it as a rivalry, instead of seeing it as helping as many people as possible.????

Jonathan is my Hero.

Advice you would give someone starting out on LinkedIn or in networking???

Oh, there are some posts about that!? I would advise any newbies to check out these great tips that I wrote, it honestly started as a kind of joke, but when I had 6 service members referred to me all in 2 days, and they started asking questions, I wrote these posts to help them get started.???

Linkedin101

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/stevina-cullen_transitioningmilitary-jobseekers-militarytransition-activity-6983227715499823104-UX54?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop ? and the followup,?

Linkedin102

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/stevina-cullen_job-militarytransition-milspouse-activity-6986823053355757568-FcZy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop ?

3 ways we can help support you on LinkedIn??

1. Rally for my military folks and jobseekers when they need help
2. Keep helping me promote the “Bridging the Job Gap” Group (it really is making a difference)
3. Be a Good Human, support, and help others when you can

Anything else you want to say??

Much Love and Respect ???????????

S~